Manners and Customs of Bible Lands
Fred Wight's comprehensive study of the daily life, customs, and cultural practices of people in biblical times, providing essential background for understanding Scripture.
35 Chapters
Table of Contents
1
00.4-Preface
2
00.5-Permissions
3
00.6-Introduction
4
00.7-Table of Contents
5
01-Tent Dwellings
6
02-Houses of One Room
7
03-Houses of More Than One Room
8
04-Foods and Their Preparation for Eating
9
05-Customs at Mealtime
10
06-Special Suppers and Banquets
11
07-The Sacred Duty of Hospitality
12
08-Daily Program of Activities
13
09-Dress and Ornamentation
14
10-Parental Position in the Home
15
11-Birth and Care of Children
16
12-Education of Youth
17
13-Religion in the Home
18
14-Marriage Customs
19
15-Some Special Events of Domestic Festivity
20
16-Sickness in Bible Lands
21
17-Death in Oriental Lands
22
18-Shepherd Life; The Care of Sheep and Goats
23
19-Growing and Harvesting Grain
24
20-Care of Vineyards
25
21-Olive and Fig Tree Culture
26
22-Trades and Professions
27
23-Vocal and Instrumental Music
28
24-The Oriental Town or City
29
25-Customs Regarding Property
30
26-Domestic Animals
31
27-Traveling on Land and Sea
32
28-Palestine Water Supply
33
29-Raids and Blood Avenging
34
30-Slavery in Bible Times
35
31-Greek Athletics and Roman Gladiatorial Shows
